Sweet Corn Drink

Ingredients

• 400 grams Fresh Sweet Corn Kernels (Removed from 4 ears of corn)
• 1 cup Water (For blending the corn)
• 12 fluid ounce Evaporated Milk (Canned evaporated milk)
• 3 cup Water (For simmering the base)
• 2 tablespoon Pilon (Mexican unrefined cane sugar) (Adjust to taste; can use white sugar)
• 1 piece Cinnamon Stick (Whole stick for flavor)
• 1 pinch Salt (Regular table salt)
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch (For thickening)
• 0.33 cup Cold Water (For cornstarch slurry)
• 1 tablespoon Mexican Vanilla Extract (Adds aromatic flavor; regular vanilla can be used)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (Adds warm spice)
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg (Optional, for extra aroma)

Instructions

1. Remove Corn Kernels

   Using a sharp knife, stand each ear of corn upright and slice downwards to remove all kernels into a bowl.

   Time: PT10M

2. Blend Corn Puree

   Place the 400 g of corn kernels into the blender cup, add 1 cup water and 12 fl oz evaporated milk, then blend until completely smooth.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare Sweet Base

   In a large pot, combine 3 cups water, pilon (or sugar) to taste, 1 cinnamon stick, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: boil

4. Strain Cinnamon Stick

   Remove the cinnamon stick pieces by pouring the liquid through a fine wire mesh strainer back into the pot.

   Time: PT2M

5. Simmer Corn Puree

   Stir the blended corn puree into the pot, lower the heat and let it simmer for 10‑15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: simmer

6. Thicken with Cornstarch Slurry

   In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup cold water with 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering pot and cook for another 5 minutes until the atole thickens.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: simmer

7. Finish with Flavorings

   Turn off the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon Mexican vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and optional freshly grated nutmeg. Mix well and serve warm.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

160

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

2 g